Our Communities are renowned for being generous. It’s in our nature to do what we can to help. But we are asking the community to donate responsibly.
Please do not donate unrequested items.
We need to ensure local organisations aren’t inundated with donations they do not need and cannot store.
Local Emergency Management Committees are liaising with State Government agencies to ensure that the critical and immediate needs of communities are met.
Donations can be dropped to the Mullumbimby Civic Hall, and they will assist with getting them to where they are needed. They are open from 8.30am to 8.30pm, including the weekend. Items currently needed include:
- Cleaning items – mops, broom, buckets, hard scrubbing brushes and shovels.
- Wet weather gear – raincoats
- Food – non-perishables
- Gas bottles – filled and not out of date
- Lighting – candles, torches
- NO BEDDING IS REQUIRED
- NO CLOTHING IS REQUIRED – except for wet weather clothing gear.
Please consider:
Managing the disposal of unneeded goods by organisations takes time, resources, and costs. Unsolicited donations often end up warehoused or in landfill, making clean-up operations more difficult and costly for communities.
The best way to support this important work is to check with reputable charities about what they are being asked to provide.
Established organisations, like GIVIT, are working with government agencies and local communities to manage offers of donated items, services and funds for people impacted by floods across parts of NSW. This will ensure a coordinated approach to helping people in need, without burdening local volunteer organisations.
Key donation links:
https://www.givit.org.au/storms-and-flooding
https://www.redcross.org.au/floodsappeal/
https://donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-nsw/vinnies-nsw-flood-appeal
https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/donate/make-a-donation/donate-online/?appeal=2022floodappealhp
Thank you to everyone for your support during these challenging times.
Please stay safe and drive carefully when on the roads.
